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   mystery

   /ˈmɪst(ə)ri/

   noun

   • 1. something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain: "the mysteries of outer space" Similar puzzleenigmaconundrumriddlesecretunsolved problemproblemquestionquestion markclosed bookinformal:poser
   • ▪ secrecy or obscurity: "much of her past is shrouded in mystery" Similar secrecydarknessobscurityambiguityambiguousnessuncertaintyimpenetrabilityvaguenessnebulousnessinscrutabilityinscrutablenessunfathomablenessmystiqueromance
   • ▪ a person or thing whose identity or nature is puzzling or unknown: "‘He's a bit of a mystery,’ said Nina"
   • 2. a novel, play, or film dealing with a puzzling crime, especially a murder: "the 1920s murder mystery," Similar thrillerdetective story/novelmurder storyinformal:whodunnit
   • 3. the secret rites of Greek and Roman pagan religion, or of any ancient or tribal religion, to which only initiates are admitted.
   • ▪ the practices, skills, or lore peculiar to a particular trade or activity and regarded as baffling to those without specialized knowledge: "the mysteries of analytical psychology"
   • ▪ the Christian Eucharist. archaic
   • 4. a religious belief based on divine revelation, especially one regarded as beyond human understanding: "the mystery of Christ"
   • ▪ an incident in the life of Jesus or of a saint as a focus of devotion in the Roman Catholic Church, especially each of those commemorated during recitation of successive decades of the rosary: "the first Sorrowful Mystery, the Agony in the Garden"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘mystic presence, hidden religious symbolism’): from Old French mistere or Latin mysterium, from Greek mustērion; related to mystic.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   The meaning of MYSTERY is something not understood or beyond understanding : enigma. How to use mystery in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Mystery.

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   Learn the meaning of mystery as a strange or unknown thing, or a book, film or play with a surprise ending. See how to use mystery in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms and related words.

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   Mystery definition: anything that is kept secret or remains unexplained or unknown. See examples of MYSTERY used in a sentence.

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   MYSTERY meaning: 1. something strange or not known that has not yet been explained or understood: 2. a book, film…. Learn more.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of the word 'mystery' in British and American English. A mystery can be something unexplained, unknown, or kept secret, or a story with a puzzling plot.

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   Learn the meaning of mystery as a noun, with different senses and usage notes. Find out how to use mystery in sentences, collocations and expressions, and see examples from literature and crime.

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   MYSTERY definition: 1. something strange or unknown that cannot be explained or understood: 2. a story, often about a…. Learn more.